Author: Stewart Fergusson
Throughout history feasting stands out as a favourite means by which relational ties are forged, from alliances between two parties to complex reciprocal networks....
Read moreAuthor: Diane Wood
This blog was written by Diane Wood, the designer and weaver who lead on The Big Weave at St Mary’s Guildhall. This abbreviated excerpt...
Read moreAuthor: Francis Stojsavljevic, Ego Arts
As part of the St Mary's Guildhall Community Engagement Programme, as supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are working with Ego Arts...
Read moreAuthor: Playwright, Graham Hopkins
**Please note this blog contains some fruity language.** It’s said the whole world knows Nell Gwynne. But why do we know the name of...
Read moreAuthor: Volunteer Blogger, Chris Harris
Journey Around the Dragons of St Mary’s Guildhall Amongst the array of impressive architectural features and works of art that fill St Mary’s Guildhall,...
Read moreAuthor: Volunteer Blogger, Stewart Fergusson
‘Cultural analysis is...guessing at meanings, assessing the guesses and drawing explanatory conclusions...’ C. Geertz, The Interpretation of Cultures, p.20 In his book Architecture and...
Read moreAuthor: Holly Cooper, Project Coordinator and Jade McFarlane, CCCHP Project Participant
Researchers working on the Coventry Caribbean Community History Project, which is supported by the St Mary's Guildhall community engagement programme visit De Montfort University...
Read moreAuthor: Denise Wolff, Volunteer Blogger.
SHAKESPEARE AND ST MARY’S GUILDHALL “Farewell, sweet lords. Let's meet at Coventry.” Henry VI, Part 3 In this volunteer blog post, we discuss the...
Read moreAuthor: St Mary's Guildhall
Nestled in the heart of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter. St Mary's Guildhall stands as a testament to centuries of history and grandeur. This iconic venue,...
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